Liverpool comes into this game after a shocking 1-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. The Anfield faithful are disappointed with their team’s performance, and they’ll be hoping for a serious response in this one. The Reds need to get back on track quickly, and there’s no better place to do that than against AC Milan.
Arne Slot’s boys have had a good start to the season, winning three out of their four league games. They’ll be full of confidence, and getting a big win here against Milan will boost them even more. The Champions League is a key target for Liverpool this season, and a victory against a side like AC Milan will show that they mean business.
On the other side, AC Milan also got their first league win of the season last weekend against Venezia. They will be looking to build on that momentum. Milan surely noticed how Nottingham Forest pulled off a shock win against Liverpool, and they will be thinking they can do something similar in front of their fans.
Liverpool and AC Milan are no strangers to each other in the Champions League. These two giants have played some unforgettable matches over the years, so expect another thrilling encounter when they meet again.
Team News and Tactics
AC Milan
Milan has some injury concerns ahead of this one. Key players like Ismael Bennacer, Malick Thiaw, Alessandro Florenzi, and Marco Sportiello are all out. The Rossoneri are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 system, with Mike Maignan in goal.
Theo Hernandez and Emerson Royal will likely start as full-backs, contributing both in defence and attack. Fikayo Tomori and Strahinja Pavlovic will hold the fort in central defence. In midfield, Youssouf Fofana and Tijjani Reijnders will partner with Ruben Loftus-Cheek, bringing some power and control to the game. Up front, Tammy Abraham will lead the line, flanked by Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao.
Liverpool
For the Reds, Harvey Elliott is the only absentee. Arne Slot is expected to set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Alisson Becker between the posts. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson will be the full-backs, and they will be counted on to support both defensively and in attack. The solid partnership of Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk will marshal the defence.
In midfield, Alexis Mac Allister will be tasked with controlling the game alongside Ryan Gravenberch. Dominik Szoboszlai will take up the attacking midfield role, providing the creative spark. Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz will offer pace and trickery from the wings, with Darwin Nunez leading the attack.
Key Stats
- Liverpool has beaten AC Milan in their last five meetings across all competitions.
- The Reds have scored at least two goals in each of their last five matches against Milan.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in Milan’s last three games against Liverpool.
- A total of 20 goals have been scored in the last six encounters between these two sides.
- AC Milan has won only one of their last four matches in all competitions.
With both teams needing a strong result, expect a high-energy match full of goals and action.
